Elijah vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elijah Rank #8

John Rank #21

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #21 for John.

Is Elijah or John more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Elijah and John mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and John boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.